jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Recent sales on eBay -
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=nikon+d90&_sacat=0&rt=nc&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1

Get a shutter count, if at all possible. The D90 has been around since 2011, so some of them could be well-worn. Buying from a dealer will allow for an easy return.

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

I still own a working D90 that served me well until I got the idea that I needed a full frame body. That was not a mistake, but it put the D90 out to pasture prematurely, which was a shame.

jerrym

As others have said, the D90 was and still is an excellent camera. I bought one when it 1st came out and still happily use it. In fact I recently bought another one with a very low shutter count to use with an 18-200 vr as a grab and go kit. I'm very satisfied. I have 2 newer "more megapixel" bodies, but somehow still find my self using the D90 a lot. It is like an old trustworthy friend that I can depend on.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

First thing first, I have never owned or used a D90 and all I know about it is what I have learned and heard from owners. The general consensus is that it is an excellent amateur tool.
It is not a professional camera nor was it intended for professionals. In good hands it is capable of excellent images.
If you are buying used look at the cosmetics first, it should tell you a lot about how the camera was cared for. Make sure AF and exposure meters work. Although the number of shutter actuations is important the majority of the cameras are good for over 100,000 shots.
Used gear could need cleaning, lubrication and adjustments and I would recommend that if you buy the camera that type of maintenance should be done for peace of mind and for better performance.
If you can test the camera that surely will help to determine how good it performs. If the price is reasonable go for it.

Dan Mc Loc: NM

I have a D90, d7100 and D3100. My "go to" for a quick outing or gathering? Yup...the D90! It offers as much as the d7100 and can use any lens (the D3100 requires a motor lens...a real limitation IMHO!)

ELNikkor

The D90 was the "cat's meow" when it was introduced over 10 years ago, and cost over $1000 in today's currency. If you can get one for under $300, and it will do what you need it to do, go for it. (Newer cameras, like the D3000 & D5000 lines may be just as capable, and weigh less, for around the same price, so check them out too.)

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

In its time the D90 was a great camera, 12 mega pixels and all. I gave to my son and he still has it.

BebuLamar

The only buyer beware is whether the camera in good condition and how much is the price. The D90 is a fine camera whether you should buy it or not depending on how much you have to pay for it. For the body only I don't think I want to pay more than $100.

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

I have two of them and still use them often. I also just sold my D3200 as I like the D90 much better, and had stopped shooting with the 3200. D90 is a very good to excellent camera, and it is sized right for comfort in my hands. The images are excellent, and I crop a lot. With good glass it easily matches up against higher pixel count cameras.....yes it is "only" 12mp, but the bigger pixels work just fine. Had a D80 prior to the D90's, but it developed the dreaded shutter fail syndrome they are known for, and is now to the point of getting maybe one exposure out of a half dozen tries, not economical to repair, it is available for use as a parts camera. It was a good camera till it started dropping shots. I recently purchased a used D7100, and am having fun with that (lot more "computer control" to learn and deal with), but the d90s will stay onboard.

D90 - One is pristine, picked from MPB.com with 2K clicks and one is an Ebay pickup. The MPB.com (highly recommend these folks) buy was a few dollars more, but in as new condition, the other I call my "beater", looks almost new, but has more click time on it, around 12K. I think they are still very relevant, and take fine images, quite intuitive in operation. Yes, it is an older camera, so mileage potential may be an unknown, but for the $350 I have in both bodies, I will use them till one of us dies! If they go to MTBF territory they will be shooting for a long time.

I really like the 90 much better than either the D3xxx or D5xxx series because I can use every Nikon mount lens I own (I have 7 screw drive models, several of them are sharper than all of my AF-S group, and 3rd party models) and, just my opinion, but the D3200 did not make better pictures. D90 doesn't have as many "bells and whistles", but I don't need them to produce a great image. These are my opinions, so keep your needs in mind. You could build a fine shooting kit on the cheap with one, just be aware you cannot use the newest AF-P lenses, but you can build a huge collection of AF, AF-S and all the great older models for what you'd spend on one new body/lens combination in a modern equivalent body. I thought this was interesting; my d3200 would not focus as fast, or would hunt with several of my lenses that work just fine on the d90s.

If you buy one, I'd recommend someplace like MPB, KEH, Usedphotopro (Roberts) and the other biggies, just so you can have at least a 6 month warranty in case of a failure. My opinions - YMMV Good luck and have fun!

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

The first thing you should look for when buying a used ten year old camera is the shutter count.

kakima

I still use my D90 as my primary camera (limited budget, among other things). It was the first DSLR to do video, so it's outdated by today's standards. I don't do much video so it's a nonissue for me. The D90 lacks the AI index pin so it won't meter with non-CPU lenses. It also will not work with the newer AF-P lenses. Still, if it does what you need it to do, it's a very capable camera.

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

BebuLamar, I agree except for the $100.00 statement...… I don't think you will get anything other than a "parts" camera in that range, it would probably be a crap shoot unless you know the seller and can safely test the rig, but I would also make the upper limit/chop point around $220.00, due primarily to the age. My D80 looks brand spankin new and was great, but the shutter is now failing (only 11K clicks), it does look damn good in the display case though!! That is why Ebay can be tough, one minute/one mile warranty, as opposed to the places like MPB/KEH/Roberts and the big retailers (B&H, Adorama, Cameta, Hunts) etc. where you get some coverage in case of issues.

stratmantes

I have got a D3 and a D7100 and I can tell you the D90 can hold its own against both of them

Dan Mc Loc: NM

Alans844

D90 is a great camera to learn on. Check the shutter count. Look for a reasonable price. If either is too high look for another, they will be out there. I sold mine not to long ago.